A/N: A reviewer asked for an updated list of characters and their ages w/ powers, etc. So here it is- updated as of this story.
Chris Perry Halliwell- Piper's Youngest Son (21)
Powers- Telekenesis, Orbing, Sensing, Healing, Electric Elder Bolts, Empathy, Freezing, Telepathic Connection (with family & charges only), Reflection (using someone else's powers)
Wyatt Matthew Halliwell- Piper's Oldest Son (23)
Powers- Telekenesis, Orbing, Sensing, Healing, Freezing, Energy Balls, Levitation, Astral Projection, Telepathic Connection (with family & charges only), Protective Shield
Paisley Maria Halliwell- Phoebe's Oldest Daughter (18)
Powers- Premonitions, Levitation, Premonition Projection
Patrick James Halliwell- Phoebe's Son (Middle Child) (16) deceased soon to be white lighter for Phiona.
Powers- Molecular Acceleration (blowing up), Super-speed
Patience Lilia Halliwell- Phoebe's Youngest Daughter (15)
Powers- Empathy, Telepathy, Protective Shield
Peyton Rebeccah Matthews-Halliwell- Paige's Oldest Daughter (16)
Powers- Orbing, Orb-Telekinesis, Sensing, Water Control
Phrya Rose Matthews-Halliwell- Paige's Youngest Daughter (13)
Powers- Orbing, Sensing, Healing, Fire-starter. Telepathy (w/ Chris & Wyatt)
Leslie St. Claire- Phoebe's ex-husband, father of Paisley, Patrick & Patience.
Jax Masterson- Paige's husband & father of Peyton & Phyra
Powers- Elemental- able to control wind, water & fire.
Abigail (Abby) Lennox- Wyatt's Fiance (22)
Powers- Invisibility
Maya Jefferson- Chris' Fiance (20)
¼ demon, ¾ white lighter
Powers- shimmering, energy balls, sensing, healing, fire-thrower
Ryan Keller- Paisley's Boyfriend (18)
Powers- shape shifting
Phiona Angelyn Halliwell- (newborn) Paisley & Patrick's daughter. Phoebe's granddaughter.
Powers- Molecular acceleration (blowing up)
Piper & Leo are together- Leo's still an elder. Piper's powers are the same.
Phoebe has gotten back all her powers. She is back with Cole, who has all of his demonic powers, although he doesn't use them for evil any longer.
Paige has her regular powers, plus she has gained the power of Orb-explosions. (Basically, she sends orbs from her hand, and they explode whatever they touch.)
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"No, no, no. HELL NO, CHRIS!" Piper raged at her son, staring at the Seer.
"Mom, if you'd just let me explain…" Chris started.
"Oh, zip it! I don't want to hear it, Chris. Let me guess, she gave you information in return for protection, right?"
Chris stayed stubbornly silent.
"Oh, Chris." Piper sighed, seeing the set resolution on her baby's face. "Look, the last time we did this, it didn't turn out so great, ya know?"
"Mom, I gave her my word. She told me where to find the Trefidor demons. All I have to do now is go in, get Phiona, toss some potions, and get back here. But it has to be done soon. Look, all you guys have to do is protect her until I get back. Then I'll bring her up to the Elders myself. Please, mom, do this for me, okay?"
"Oh, fine. But you better hurry mister. You know I get itchy blasting fingers when demons are in the manor." Piper warned with a twitch of both pinkie fingers.
Chris smiled, and leaned into kiss her warmly on the cheek. "Thanks, Mom. I knew I could count on you."
Yo, Chris. Potion's ready! Phyra's voice echoed through his head telepathically.
"I gotta run, Mom. Wyatt's coming with me this time for backup. Don't worry. We'll be back soon."
"You should know better than tell me that, Chris. I always worry. It's hardwired into my DNA. You two be careful." Piper warned, with a look at Wyatt.
"What? Why are you looking at me? Chris is the one that always gets hurt!" Wyatt protested.
"Yeah, I know. Normally, because of a spell of yours gone wrong, or someone TK's an energy ball the wrong way, or you're standing in front of him, and you duck before he can, or…"
Alright, alright! Jeez, I'm sorry. I'm working on it, okay?" Wyatt grumbled. He knew she was teasing him, but the part that really stung was that it was completely true.
"Its okay, Mom. I'll take care of Wy." Chris teased. Wyatt raised an eyebrow at him, and snapped his fingers, causing Chris' feet to twist as he started to walk, tripping him. Chris turned around incredulously, and held a hand out, palm first, making Wyatt feel like he'd walked into a brick wall.
"Enough, boys!" Piper stressed the word. She knew that they were only playing, but still it sent shivers down her spine to see them using their powers against each other. It never failed to remind her that in another life, they were bitter enemies bound only by their blood, using their powers against each other for real.
"You worry too much, Mom. Relax, we'll be fine. As Aunt Paige likes to say, we're Charmed." Wyatt grinned at her, using the family joke.
"You're gonna be toast if you don't get out of here soon." Piper answered dryly. "Go find Phiona, so we can all ooh and ahh properly." She smiled after them as they nodded and orbed out to the kitchen. She turned to the Seer. "And as for you. Sit there, shut up, and don't draw attention to yourself, or I swear I'll blow you up myself."
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"Took you long enough." Phyra taunted sarcastically.
"Yeah, all of sixty seconds. So, you have the potion ready, right?" Chris answered, pulling her ponytail lightly.
"Cut it out." She shook her head, out of his grasp. "Anyway, yes the potion is ready for you. You're gonna have to be careful though. The potion only lasts for about 45 seconds. It's the best I could do on short notice." She bit her lip. "Can I go with you guys? Please? I mean, I just have a bad feeling about having you guys go alone."
"No."
"Absolutely not." Chris & Wyatt spoke together, echoing each other's sentiments.
"Oh come on, please? I'm thirteen years old! I can handle demon vanquishes, I promise! You let me help with Nogard." Phyra begged.
"Yeah, and look how that turned out, Phy. No, you're not coming. I don't want to risk you getting hurt, or kidnapped yourself. You were a little scary with evil powers, Phy. I'm not taking the chance that they'll be able to turn you too." Chris softened the harsh no with an explanation.
"But I'm powerful. You've said so yourselves. Come on, Wy. You heard Uncle Leo. I'm destined to help you guys. I can do this, I know I can."
Chris looked at Wyatt curiously. "What's this destiny? Did I miss something?"
"Dad said the elders had seen her destiny before Aunt Prue died. That's why they made it so that Aunt Paige could come into her Charmed powers. Because I guess Phy is destined to be our sage. You know, great source of knowledge for the Halliwells, and you and I in particular. He mentioned something about her coming into a great power unlike any before. I guess her telepathy is a part of it."
"So that means I can help! Please?" she bit her lip anxiously.
"Phy, it would just be better for you to stay here, okay? Listen, we'll keep contact with you at all times telepathically. If we need help, you can orb to us then, okay?"
Phyra started to pout, but nodded. "Okay." She responded petulantly.
Wyatt pulled her into a quick hug. "Don't worry so much, kid. You'll have plenty of chances to go demon hunting. I promise, we'll take you soon. First, we have to work on that telepathy power of yours."
Chris grabbed the potion bottle and looked at Wyatt. Together they orbed away.
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They landed behind a large rock formation in the Underworld. They could hear the sounds of chanting, and see shadows being cast on the walls of the dark cave by torches built into the walls.
Chris looked at Wyatt. Good Luck, Bro. Wyatt told him telepathically.
Thanks, but hopefully, I won't need it. Remember, as soon as I have the baby, you start throwing potions, okay?
Got it, Chris. No worries.
Yeah, right. No worries. Chris orbed into the middle of the Trefidor demon's ceremonial circle.
"For those of you who don't recognize me, my name is Christopher Halliwell. You kidnapped my cousin earlier today. I want her back. I know you only did it to gain her powers. I'm here to offer you a deal." Chris sent his thoughts telepathically to Phyra and Wyatt as he said them aloud. He held off the demons fire balls with a deft flick of his wrist.
"I'm only here for the baby. She is all I want. If you give her to me, I'll leave and never come back. I just want the baby." Chris stopped on purpose, giving the impression that he was struggling with his decision. "I can kill some of you. But sooner or later, you'll get lucky. I'm not saying I'll give up without a fight. But I don't have the firepower that Wyatt does. I can't just take you all out with one big boom. So instead, I've decided that I want to make you a deal instead."
"It's fairly common knowledge in the magical community that my mom, Piper is the one Charmed One who truly longs for a normal life. That longing is present inside me as well. I'm sick of being Chris Halliwell, the Thrice-Blessed. I'm engaged. I want to be a husband, and a father. I can't do that with magic still inside of me. Here's my deal. You give me the baby- with all of her white magic intact. In return, I'll give you my powers. Your collective will grow to nearly unbeatable status once you have my powers. However- taking my powers comes with a small cost. You can never kill the Charmed Ones. My powers will not work on them. However, since you have my powers, the cost goes both ways. Neither can they kill you. You will live on forever as the rulers of the Underworld with no interruption from the Halliwells- ever again." He paused deliberately again. "Or you can try to keep the baby and turn her evil. I'll fight you to the death. Then Wyatt, the Charmed Ones, and all of our cousins will come and fight you. You won't survive all of us. I guarantee it. Do we have a deal?"
A black demon stepped forward. It was the same demon who had grabbed the baby in Wyatt's premonition. "You will give up your powers to our collective, just for one baby? What's the catch? Why should I believe that this isn't a trap?"
"Halliwell family motto. Family comes first. I already lost one cousin to evil this week. I'm not losing another. I'll do whatever is takes to make that happen. Even if I have to bargain with evil and lose my powers. I'll be protecting my family. There is no power in the world stronger than that of family. I'm giving up my powers, but I'm saving my family from you forever. It's a good deal."
The demon stared at Chris. He seemed sincere, but still with the Halliwell's you never quite knew. He smiled slowly. "I'll tell you what. If you will give up your powers first, we will then give you the baby."
"No. I see the baby first. I have no proof yet that she isn't already evil. If she is, you have to change her back first."
The demon seethed inwardly. He knew the baby wasn't evil yet. They'd been trying for over an hour to complete the ceremony, but for some reason, the child's magic was too strong for their collective. The baby refused to be turned evil. "Very well. But as soon as you see for yourself that the baby is unharmed and still possesses white magic, you will immediately call forth your powers and give them to me. Once I have them here, in the athame, then you can take the child and leave."
Chris nodded. "That's fine. Get her now."
The demon snapped his fingers and two demons shimmered in with Phiona in their arms. She waved her hands and cooed at Chris, seeing his bright red shirt. "How does this prove she's not evil?" Chris demanded.
The head demon motioned to one of his men. When none moved, he moved one with a flick of his hand in front of the baby, and then threw an athame at the demons holding the baby. Instantly, Phiona's hand flew up and blew up both the athame and the demon in front of her.
The demon looked at Chris and asked dryly, "need anymore proof?"
Chris smiled, grinning at the sight of a hours old baby already having her first vanquish. His smile dimmed as the demon looked expectantly at him. He clutched the potion bottle and drank it quickly. A large blue cloud hovered around him in a haze.
The demon held up his athame and stuck it into the cloud, sucking it into the athame. He grinned. "Nice doing business with you."
Chris grabbed the baby. "Yeah, me too." He held the baby close with one hand, and swung an arm outward, telekinetically knocking the demons down with the other as Wyatt came out of hiding.
"What? How did you do that? I have your powers." The demon sputtered angrily.
"All you have is a cloud created by a potion. Did you really think you were going to be able to get away with stealing a Halliwell?" Wyatt growled as he tossed two potion bottles. Both Wyatt and Chris turned quickly as they heard the sound of an explosion behind them. Phiona gave them a gummy grin as she kicked her feet and two more demons exploded. Chris laughed aloud this time. This was totally his kind of baby!
Let's end this quick, ok? Get this little beauty back to her mom. Chris offered the thought to Wyatt. With a grin, Wyatt tossed the bag of potions into the air, and together Wyatt and Chris TK'd them into the demons, sending them up in a wall of fire.
Wyatt looked around the cave. "Not bad, bro. Not bad."
"Eww…that's nasty!" Chris yelled out disgustedly.
Wyatt whirled around expecting to see a nasty looking demon all pissed off, but all he could see was Chris holding Phiona. "What! What's nasty?"
"Ugh… Look at this!" Chris lifted the baby off his chest to reveal a large wet stain on his shirt. "She just peed all over me!"
Wyatt's laughter rang out even over the sound of their orbs.